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One of my biggest pet peeves (and there are a number of them!) is the problem with VS. I typically set a rate of 1800 fpm for the CRJ-700 for example and when I change altitudes on the AP it defaults to about 600 fpm. A lot of times I'm busy with other issues, especially on approach, and end up being scolded by ATC to hurry up with my descent. I'm used to it but it definitely detracts from the realism.

One of my biggest pet peeves (and there are a number of them!) is the problem with VS. I typically set a rate of 1800 fpm for the CRJ-700 for example and when I change altitudes on the AP it defaults to about 600 fpm. A lot of times I'm busy with other issues, especially on approach, and end up being scolded by ATC to hurry up with my descent. I'm used to it but it definitely detracts from the realism.

I was going to say that should be easy to fix in the [autopilot] section of the aircraft.cfg, however it looks like its all ready set to 1800 default per this thread...

That's interesting because I have had this problem with the VS from the git-go with FSX. Are you using the Steam edition or regular old FSX? I actually use FSX Gold w/Acceleration. VS invariably ends up defaulting to about 1/3 of what the setting indicated in the aircraft.cfg is for some weird reason. ATC always bitches at me about it and I can fix it by simply adjusting the VS manually just a notch and then it immediately goes to the correct setting....until, of course, I need to do it again. Frustrates the hell out of me.

I also have FSX Gold (Deluxe/Acceleration)... maybe I didn't play with it long enough for the issue to surface than. I though because the Altitude adjustment is so close to the V/S, maybe it's getting bumped by mistake.

What is your biggest pet peeve with Flight Simulator?

I get similar all the time with the default B738. E.g. As the AP begins to level out after a climb given by ATC, then if ATC issues a further instruction to climb at that very moment, the AP only sets climb rate of 600fpm rather than the .cfg setting of 1800fpm. I need to manually adjust.

I get similar all the time with the default B738. E.g. As the AP begins to level out after a climb given by ATC, then if ATC issues a further instruction to climb at that very moment, the AP only sets climb rate of 600fpm rather than the .cfg setting of 1800fpm. I need to manually adjust.

Not my biggest pet peeve but an annoying one of many.

This seems to be a normal situation. Same when flying at MACH. You have to drop speed down one notch and then back to your desired MACH speed setting. It's just something you have to get used to and anticipate doing.

My issue. No matter how I set FSX, overall, I never get a high level of aircraft operating at major airports. Early on it was no problem and I actually had craft flying approach ahead of me and those behind.

My issue. No matter how I set FSX, overall, I never get a high level of aircraft operating at major airports. Early on it was no problem and I actually had craft flying approach ahead of me and those behind.

REDD

You didn't say what AI program your using. However for Traffic 360 and Ultimate Traffic 2 or Live, I've noticed there are a lot of aircraft at the gates but little activity for about 10~15 minutes until I hear the first ATC IFR taxi request, then all hell breaks loose. It's actually beneficial because it gives you time to get to the runaway without getting stuck behind a line of departing and "Hold position for aircraft on final" AI planes.